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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Peru

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United States vs. Peru - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.33 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Peru.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 22.65 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 6.39 PLN (1.65 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Peru.

22.65 PLN
6.39 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.27 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 4.14 PLN (1.07 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Peru.

9.27 PLN
4.14 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 81.41 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 33.25 PLN (8.57 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Peru.

81.41 PLN
33.25 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 69.81 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 34.86 PLN (8.99 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Peru.

69.81 PLN
34.86 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 67.56 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 20.13 PLN (5.19 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Peru.

67.56 PLN
20.13 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 62.06 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 21.45 PLN (5.53 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Peru.

62.06 PLN
21.45 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.45 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 6.31 PLN (1.63 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Peru.

12.45 PLN
6.31 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.38 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.2 PLN (2.11 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Peru.

18.38 PLN
8.20 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.24 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 8.98 PLN (2.31 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Peru.

15.24 PLN
8.98 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 96.93 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 65.08 PLN (16.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Peru.

96.93 PLN
65.08 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.02 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 3.06 PLN (0.79 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Peru.

11.02 PLN
3.06 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.56 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 7.63 PLN (1.97 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Peru.

16.56 PLN
7.63 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 64.81 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 27.67 PLN (7.13 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Peru.

64.81 PLN
27.67 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.85 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 5.08 PLN (1.31 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in the United States.

4.85 PLN
5.08 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.13 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 3.71 PLN (0.96 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Peru.

15.13 PLN
3.71 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.67 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 3.99 PLN (1.03 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Peru.

20.67 PLN
3.99 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.52 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 3.29 PLN (0.85 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Peru.

16.52 PLN
3.29 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 31.88 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 4.71 PLN (1.21 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Peru.

31.88 PLN
4.71 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 34.83 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 27.85 PLN (7.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 20% lower in Peru.

34.83 PLN
27.85 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 24.24 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 4.08 PLN (1.05 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Peru.

24.24 PLN
4.08 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.7 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 2.96 PLN (0.76 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Peru.

9.70 PLN
2.96 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Peru - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.45 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Peru.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.25 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 10.62 PLN (2.74 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Peru.

20.25 PLN
10.62 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.86 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 3.29 PLN (0.85 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Peru.

10.86 PLN
3.29 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.03 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 8.58 PLN (2.21 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Peru.

31.03 PLN
8.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 38.79 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 16.09 PLN (4.15 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Peru.

38.79 PLN
16.09 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 46.54 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 21.45 PLN (5.53 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Peru.

46.54 PLN
21.45 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 387.86 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 107.27 PLN (27.66 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Peru.

387.86 PLN
107.27 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 96.96 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 16.09 PLN (4.15 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Peru.

96.96 PLN
16.09 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.53 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.22 PLN (0.57 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 74% lower in Peru.

8.53 PLN
2.22 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Peru - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.07 times less for fuel in the United States than in Peru.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.67 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 3.48 PLN (0.9 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Peru.

3.67 PLN
3.48 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.56 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 4.24 PLN (1.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16% lower in the United States.

3.56 PLN
4.24 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Peru - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.62 times more for transportation in the United States than in Peru.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 500.33 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 67.16 PLN (17.32 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Peru.

500.33 PLN
67.16 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.67 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 2.15 PLN (0.55 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Peru.

10.67 PLN
2.15 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 116.36 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 29.5 PLN (7.61 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Peru.

116.36 PLN
29.50 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.21 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 6.44 PLN (1.66 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Peru.

7.21 PLN
6.44 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.45 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 10.73 PLN (2.77 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Peru.

17.45 PLN
10.73 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Peru - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 69.81 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 26.82 PLN (6.91 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Peru.

69.81 PLN
26.82 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 381.11 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 148.1 PLN (38.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Peru.

381.11 PLN
148.10 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 147.39 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 52.45 PLN (13.52 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Peru.

147.39 PLN
52.45 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Peru - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.85 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Peru.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 14740 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 2032 PLN (523.91 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Peru.

14 740 PLN
2 032 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 9232 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1361 PLN (351 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Peru.

9 232 PLN
1 361 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 27515 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 3797 PLN (978.86 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Peru.

27 515 PLN
3 797 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 15931 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 2657 PLN (685.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Peru.

15 931 PLN
2 657 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Peru - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.45 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Peru.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 55378 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 8240 PLN (2124.46 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Peru.

55 378 PLN
8 240 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 35974 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 5926 PLN (1527.95 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Peru.

35 974 PLN
5 926 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Peru - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 11.27 times higher than in Peru.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 23260 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2063 PLN (532.02 USD) in Peru. The average salary is 91.1% lower in Peru.

23 260 PLN
2 063 PLN

Hotels

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United States vs. Peru - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

402 PLN
223 PLN

Two stars

567 PLN
172 PLN

Three stars

757 PLN
321 PLN

Four stars

979 PLN
752 PLN

Five stars

2 331 PLN
1 706 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Peru: 20 cities, 487 hotels

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